Texas Roadhouse Faces $95 Million Lawsuit Over 13-Year-Old’s Death in Drunk Driving Incident in Cumming
Texas Roadhouse is facing a major lawsuit in the wake of a tragic incident that occurred at their Cumming, Georgia location. The restaurant is being pursued for $95 million in damages by the family of 13-year-old Leonardo Leo Camacho, who was fatally struck by a drunk driver shortly after leaving the establishment.
The case revolves around the Dram Shop Act, which holds businesses liable for serving alcohol to customers who are visibly intoxicated and later cause harm to others. The Camacho family is alleging that the restaurant served the driver, Katie Pancione, while she was visibly intoxicated. However, defense attorneys argue that Pancione showed no signs of intoxication during her brief visit and that the accident was solely caused by her decision to text while driving.
The jury is currently deliberating on the outcome of this high-stakes trial, which will determine the extent of Texas Roadhouse’s liability in this tragedy. It raises important questions about the responsibility of businesses to monitor their patrons’ alcohol consumption and the consequences of failing to do so.
Source: ATL Newsroom